by jbs062610 j3 — July 2, 2010—The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Wind Program, through its Wind Powering America initiative, announced on June 22 that Nebraska Public Power District and Princeton Municipal Light Department are co-recipients of the 2010 Public Power Wind Award.
This eighth annual award honors the two American Public Power Association member organizations for their leadership, innovation, and project creativity through the use of wind energy technologies. The consumer-owned utilities were selected among 13 others nominated from across the United States.
Nebraska Public Power District has invested more than $80 million since 1995 in Nebraska wind power development and owns and operates the state’s largest wind farm. The utility encourages future wind farm development by supplying subject matter experts to state wind working groups, providing financial assistance for schools participating in DOE’s Wind for Schools project, and supporting legislation that promotes wind development while protecting ratepayers, says DOE.
Princeton Municipal Light Department introduced wind power into its energy portfolio in 1984 and continues to invest in renewable energy. It frequently surveys and responds to customer interest in wind power and has used creative membership marketing strategies to lower the cost of additional wind power investments, adds DOE.
